Courtois and his Atleti team-mates were beaten by bitter rivals Real Madrid in the final last term but if Chelsea can beat Maribor tonight they will take a big step towards their own final by qualifying for the knockout stage of the competition.

But, despite a 6-0 thrashing of the Slovenians in game day three, Courtois is insisting the Blues will not take their opponents lightly tonight.

Courtois said: "We will have to be careful because Sporting Lisbon drew there and it will be a difficult away game.

“If we can do it this season it would be great”

Thibaut Courtios

"Just because we won 6-0 at home, there is no reason for us to believe this game will be the same.

"I hope to win the Champions League one day and if we can do it this season it would be great.

"I’ve always dreamed of winning it, last season I lost in the final but hopefully I will have many more chances.